HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/10571-herman-r-ewell-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
HERMAN R EWELL INC
Doing business as H R EWELL INC
Freight Broker
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC118661: Broker active; Contract carrier inactive
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (800) 233-0161, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC118661 or MC118661.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC118661 | Primary | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy LDT-AL-000001085 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
| Trust Fund | MC118661 | — | DOWNINGTOWN NATIONAL BANK Policy NA · 85 | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 10571 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC118661, MC118661 |
| Legal name | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| DBA name | H R EWELL INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 297 |
| Drivers | 204 |
| Annual mileage | 15,750,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 11, 1993) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 28, 2025 |
Cargo carried
MeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodOtherFood Grade, Liquid
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
3 of 68 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
1 of 131 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Pennsylvania average covers 99,713 vehicle and 169,210 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
52 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 71 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 3 | 38.5% | 67.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Franklin (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Jackson Township, PA | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Darien, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Columbus, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Fountaintown, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Garner, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Hillside Twp, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Raritan Twp, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Bartow, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | South Fulton, GA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about HERMAN R EWELL INC
Is HERMAN R EWELL INC a broker or a carrier?
HERMAN R EWELL INC is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does HERMAN R EWELL INC's operating authority allow?
MC118661: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority). MC118661: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about HERMAN R EWELL INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking HERMAN R EWELL INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 10571. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 233-0161, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC118661 or MC118661, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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